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Wheel and hub assemblies removable without tools

US9205703B2 · kind B2 · utility

7Cited by

62References

28Claims

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Assignee

GEO Plastics · US

Inventors

Michael Morris · Rancho Palos Verdes, US
William Michael Palleva · Cerritos, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 6, 2013
Grant date	Dec 8, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 23, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60B2900/572
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hub or wheel assembly includes a retaining element, biasing element, and hand-maneuverable release mechanism. The housing includes an axle bore configured to receive an axle and a pin sleeve including a first end in fluid communication with the axle bore, a second end, and a conduit between the first end and the second end. The retaining element is within the conduit and is configured to operatively engage a groove in an axle. The biasing element is within the conduit and is configured to bias the retaining element towards the axle bore. The hand-maneuverable release mechanism is configured to displace the retaining element away from the axle bore.

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